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Bagworm
Copyright © 2004 Tony DiTerlizzi

Bagworm
Jupiter, Florida, USA
November 19, 2004
Shot on a the trunk of a palm tree. These caterpillars were frequently sighted in many areas in and around Jupiter (mostly on the walls of houses).
Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 1 December, 2004 - 9:31pm

And my mother didn't believe me!
I told my mom these things were bugs, but she didn't belive me! We live in Connecticut and we get them on our patio furniture, but of course we never see the bug thats inside.
… Christina Esposito, 15 July, 2009 - 1:31pm

I like it...
that it's head is actually visible.
… Troy Bartlett, 1 December, 2004 - 9:35pm

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